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Aboriginal Studies Certificate

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

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Offered by College of New Caledonia in Prince George, Canada, Aboriginal Studies Certificate is a certificate in Indigenous Focus programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 4,900 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Indigenous Focus

Duration: 1 year

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,900 / total

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Aboriginal Studies (ABST) Certificate offers you a chance to better understand the cultures, traditions, history, and contemporary concerns of Aboriginal peoples in Canada, and especially in the CNC region. The Aboriginal Studies Certificate is a starting point for careers in private, non-profit and government sectors, and especially for employment by Aboriginal organizations and communities. You can also completely ladder the one year certificate into the two-year Associate Degree.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not yet summarised here; see the official programme page.

Application Details

Application Deadline: College of New Caledonia runs first-qualified, first-accepted admissions with no single deadline for most programmes. Domestic and international applicants use the same process, though international students also go through CNC's international application page: applications for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 entry are open now, and applications for Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 entry open on 1 October 2026. Seats are assessed on a rolling basis and close once a programme fills or the term begins; CNC advises applying as soon as applications open, and international applicants typically get an offer letter within four to six weeks. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program) and the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma are exceptions, each carrying a fixed 1 March application-and-documentation deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About College of New Caledonia

Type: College

Founded: 1969

Students: 8,123

Programs: 70

Location: Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Aboriginal Studies Certificate award?

College of New Caledonia awards a Certificate in the field of Indigenous Focus on completion of this programme.

How long does Aboriginal Studies Certificate take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does Aboriginal Studies Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 4,900 per total for local students.

Can Aboriginal Studies Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at College of New Caledonia.

What language is Aboriginal Studies Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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